The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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At New York City's most visited museum and attraction, you will experience over 5,000 years of art from around the world. The Met is for anyone as a source of inspiration, insight and understanding. You can learn, escape, play, dream, discover, connect.
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Neighbourhood: Central Park
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- 86th St • 8 min walk
- 77th St • 9 min walk
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- Les MCincinnati, Ohio473 contributionsWorld ClassThe Met! Its a world class collection that would take days or weeks to see. Best advice is to research what they have and make a list of all the highlights you want to see. The building is massive and you could easily get lost without a plan. My only complaint is that a few of their most recognizable works were not on displayVisited December 2022Written December 12, 2022
- Wanderer6095912 contributionsLots of exhibits, not crowdedMid-December is busy in NYC, with all the Christmas decorations. This was our first visit to the Met. It was not crowded inside. And the place was much bigger than I expected. So many exhibits and historic artifacts to look at. Really nice place.Visited December 2022Written December 12, 2022
- Lucy Josephine GardnerCharlotte, North Carolina1 contributionImpressive journey throughImpressive journey through 5,000 years of art history. It is to dedicate a whole day to it. Simply beautiful. Two must-sees: the huge sample of great European painters and the recreation of rooms in the exhibition of sculptures and decorative arts.Visited December 2022Written December 15, 2022
- Fernan AAtlanta, Georgia6 contributionsA great place to visitWe've been here several times. This museum is close to Central Park and is very impressive; one day is not enough to see it all. To ensure that you see everything, get a map and follow it carefully. If you want to finish it in one day, you'll have had to rush through some sections. There are few cafes here, but the selection of food is the same, and the quality is just average.Visited October 2022Written December 15, 2022
- RosgriffinFernandina Beach, Florida329 contributionsOne of the best in the worldEnjoyed very much the Mayan and Tudor exhibits and visited the bookstore. One of the best museums in the world. PLan on a couple of full days to see it. Appreciated ticket discount for being a disabled veteran.Visited December 2022Written December 20, 2022
- Andy LIrvine, California65 contributionsAbsolutely outstandingPlease do not get me wrong. You need more than 2-3 hours to really appreciate all the Met has to offer. I would plan more than half a day here (~4-5 hours), simply because how LARGE the Met is. In fact, it took us two trips to complete the visit. All exhibits the Met has are amazing. It contains history from all over the world, from Egypt, Mesopotamia, ancient China, Africa, Greece, Rome, etc., to more or less modern America.Visited December 2022Written December 30, 2022
- bbbob84Staten Island, New York1,703 contributionsToo Much to Experience in Only One DayThe museum is likely six or more city blocks in area on one floor and then multiply that by multiple floors. HAVE A PLAN. Know what you want to see and enjoy it as you will not have time to see everything. You will enjoy seeing other antiquities along the way between your locations inside the museum. They are constantly updating and renovating certain areas. Know in advance if the pieces you really want to see are being displayed. The website tells you the gallery numbers or says "not on display". The Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Dega and so much more are all amazing. Patience is necessary as there is almost always someone else wanting to see the same piece as you are trying to get your moment with while onsite. There are a plethora of museum staff everywhere who will direct you towards the galleries that you are seeking. I personally did not enjoy the museum map. Very busy and getting the correct orientation always seemed to escape me. We will definitely be back to see more.Visited December 2022Written December 31, 2022
- perrypickerign105 contributionsArtistic InterpretationOne of my favorite places to visit in NYC. It is near to Central Park and Carnegie hall and has some outstanding art collections. It is transporting and beautiful. It is well laid out and definitely worth visiting several times.Visited December 2022Written January 3, 2023
- Pam AdamsGreenwater Lake, Canada4 contributionsAmazing!Don’t ever go on MLK day! The Western Pacific hall was amazing! The map is hard to follow. Start at the top floor and go down. Where you buy tickets isn’t the first floor!Visited January 2023Written January 19, 2023
- Autumn MStamford, Connecticut3,421 contributionsBest lunar New year events for kidsAfter reading about the lunar New year events for kids, I decided to take my 4 year old son. The events were so fun. They had the lion dance and different events for kids. We had a blast. I love this museum normally, but it was nice to introduce my son.Visited January 2023Travelled with familyWritten January 22, 2023
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ROB M
London, UK2 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Couples
very nice place to visit with family and kid. was there while visiting family and it was a great experience.
Written December 6, 2023
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Ray Wolf
Lago Vista, TX178 contributions
Dec. 2023 • Couples
Non apologies necessary for this work class museum right here in the US. We’ve visited them all and the MET earn every bit of respect. Amazing..really amazing European art and gifts from Egypt that no other country can claim. Go straight from the airport to this museum..skip the hotel! The art and exhibits here will fill spots in your heart and soul you didn’t know you had.
Written December 4, 2023
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Sightseer04529902775
New York City, NY3 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Couples
From ancient wonders to contemporary masterpieces, a cultural haven. A must-visit, where every exhibit is a captivating journey through time and creativity.
Written December 3, 2023
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Jana Blank
4 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Solo
The Met is more than a museum; it's a cultural journey celebrating human creativity through the ages. From ancient artifacts to modern masterpieces, it's a profound experience that leaves you with a renewed appreciation for the wonders of the human spirit. A must-visit for art enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.
Written November 29, 2023
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Nicholas L
3 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Solo
I went on a Friday morning , and as a senior with a cane, was horrified that the museum was totally packed, mostly with tour and cruise groups, rowdy and uninterested school groups, and bunches of people who seemed to only be there because their schools dragged them there and/or they wanted to say they had "been to the Met." The interior museum was very hot, toilets were hard to find (and not properly serviced on top of this due to limited number, lack of cleaning, and poor ventilation), food was hard to find and poorly signed, pretty much anything you wanted to locate other than Egyptian, Greek, and Islamic Art was out of the way and inconvenient. Most workers looked either bored or lazy or worse, and were often hostile to questions. There weren't enough places to sit down, especially on the first floor where overwhelming mobs of people congregated. Maps were poorly drawn and unclear. I couldn't wait to get out of there.
Written November 21, 2023
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369StatenIslandSue
Staten Island, NY46 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Family
I enjoyed the museum immensely but got off to a bad start. Security check revealed that I had brought food for lunch. Security advised that I could either go outside and consume it then or there, or discard it. Since it was still early, I was forced to discard my sandwich. I know this is the museum's policy but it appears to be based on the desire to force visitors to purchase lunch from the museum, a petty and greedy policy - the price of admission is steep enough. What about visitors with dietary restrictions?
Written November 21, 2023
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Maarten
Ghent, Belgium20 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Friends
We went with some 50 students and teachers and even had a personalized meeting at the Musical Instruments Department and we enjoyed it so much. What an incredible collection, even a full day is too short. Loved it all!
Written November 21, 2023
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floridanativedawn
11 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Friends
The good: Amazing and extensive collections that left me in awe. It’s so vast that I wish I had months to take it all in.
The bad: needs wayfinding signage or a cool interactive app with navigation like the American Museum of Natural History. If there is one, it is not promoted well on its site like on the AMNHs. I felt very lost many times even with the paper map. Staff seems bored and not thrilled to help. Manet/Degas exhibit was very crowded.
The bad: needs wayfinding signage or a cool interactive app with navigation like the American Museum of Natural History. If there is one, it is not promoted well on its site like on the AMNHs. I felt very lost many times even with the paper map. Staff seems bored and not thrilled to help. Manet/Degas exhibit was very crowded.
Written November 19, 2023
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synToronto
Toronto, Canada772 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Couples
If one had to judge from reviews, it seems fairly clear that the Met is in an elite museum class based on the size and breadth of its collection. In fact, I have wanted to visit for many years for that very reason; however….
The Bad Part of the Experience: As noted by more than a few, the Met resembles uncontrolled and confusing chaos. There are long, unspecified lines, big crowds, dirty washrooms, no visible security or crowd control, only a few visible employees who look tired and unenthusiastic. There also doesn’t seem to be a coherent organization either. For example you can find paintings way at the back outside of the main paintings section. For example Rembrandt was in the back of the first floor instead of the second floor painting gallery. Special exhibitions are worse as they have an inefficient QR code driven system where you register to get notifications when your time slot is coming, but this does little to control the crush of people. I witnessed one staff member being insulting to a patron who was confused about the line. This is unacceptable. If your staff really can’t handle their duties in a professional manner then they should be disciplined or dismissed because one your next visit, that could be you.
The Good Part of the Experience: The collection is extensive and has lots of items of interest from paintings to armour to Egyptian and ancient art to oriental art. If you try you can find some areas of relative calm.
Overall: After such a long wait, I was hoping for a good experience, but it did not happen. At least I have found the answer to the question of Met vs MoMa.
The Bad Part of the Experience: As noted by more than a few, the Met resembles uncontrolled and confusing chaos. There are long, unspecified lines, big crowds, dirty washrooms, no visible security or crowd control, only a few visible employees who look tired and unenthusiastic. There also doesn’t seem to be a coherent organization either. For example you can find paintings way at the back outside of the main paintings section. For example Rembrandt was in the back of the first floor instead of the second floor painting gallery. Special exhibitions are worse as they have an inefficient QR code driven system where you register to get notifications when your time slot is coming, but this does little to control the crush of people. I witnessed one staff member being insulting to a patron who was confused about the line. This is unacceptable. If your staff really can’t handle their duties in a professional manner then they should be disciplined or dismissed because one your next visit, that could be you.
The Good Part of the Experience: The collection is extensive and has lots of items of interest from paintings to armour to Egyptian and ancient art to oriental art. If you try you can find some areas of relative calm.
Overall: After such a long wait, I was hoping for a good experience, but it did not happen. At least I have found the answer to the question of Met vs MoMa.
Written November 18, 2023
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Luis Cella
1 contribution
Mar. 2023 • Couples
Of course the Museum is great and I visited several time along the years. However, in my last visit I noted two very bad signs: 1. the ticket has become quite expensive and 2. The personel is not at all polite. I can still bear the cost of the ticket, but I cannot tolerate employees yelling to me.
Written November 18, 2023
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Do they allow service animals? I can't find anything about it on their website.
bbsydney96
Sydney, Australia621 contributions
They sure do
Hello, is the Anna Wintour Costume Institute currently open to the public? We're members and are wondering if there's any upcoming tours of the exhibit? Thank you!
Met Museum
New York City, NY
It is currently closed. It will re-open in the Spring of 2023 with the next Costume Insititute exhibition.
what is the age requirement for senior admission?
kontolkuda
Salt Lake City, UT60 contributions
If I am not mistaken it is 65 years and above.
sabelwilliams
Cheshire, UK1 contribution
If I am a student from the UK can I get the student discount entry?

Jane E
Long Island, NY215 contributions
Sorry for late entry, agreed with both answers.
Is it still the case that tickets to the Metropolitan Museum are good for 3 consecutive days, including at the Cloisters? This 2018 article [ metro.us/the-met-is-no-longer-pay-what-you-wish-for-some-visitors/ ] suggests that's the case, as do some of the respondents on TripAdvisor. However, I don't see it mentioned on the Met website. Thank you!
Terence, UK
Liverpool, UK113 contributions
Hi...Really sorry but I can not give you a factual answer to that question....you could easily spend three days in there....I would email the Met directly and ask them....Sorry couldnt help
Kwalls71
Hazel, KY91 contributions
The website says small backpacks are allowed. Can you more clearly define small. I have a regular size North Face backpack.
Terence, UK
Liverpool, UK113 contributions
I seen a lot of people wearing back packs of different sizes...and all belongings are checked by sercurity on entry....
Badr R
Roanoke, VA49 contributions
I am planning to take my wife ( who has never been to New York) to the Met for a date in the night on a weekendand stay there till around 6-7pm. Apart from the closures mentioned in the website, does the Met have restrictions/ closures of galleries in the evenings of weekends?
MidwestKathM
Detroit, MI910 contributions
Gallery closures are posted daily, so check the morning of your visit to see which ones are closed. But prior to your visit, you should plan what you want to see in the Met. The museum is so large that you can't possibly see it all, so based on your wife's interests, determine what galleries or works are "must see" and prioritize them so that you can see all that you desire and not walk out of the Met wishing you had gotten to this gallery or that you didn't see that work. On our recent visit, we were there for about 5 hours and still didn't see everything on our list! Enjoy!!
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost C$132.98, while a popular guided tour starts around C$8.23 per person.
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